Mega Lucario Release Date Moved Up for Pokémon UNITE on Nintendo Switch

Mega Lucario’s Early Release Announced for Pokémon UNITE on Nintendo Switch The Pokémon Company has officially revealed a revised release date for Mega Lucario’s much-anticipated arrival in Pokémon UNITE.

Originally set to join the roster on October 3, 2025, Mega Lucario will now become a playable character a week earlier, with the new launch date set for September 28, 2025.

This announcement comes directly from an official update, further stirring excitement within the Pokémon UNITE community and streamlining the game's content schedule. Pokémon UNITE, developed by TiMi Studio Group under the guidance of The Pokémon Company, has maintained an active cadence of new content and character updates since its original launch for Nintendo Switch and mobile platforms in July 2021.

The Multiplayer Online Battle Arena (MOBA) title has continued to expand its roster of playable Pokémon, offering competitive online battles for millions of users worldwide.

The addition of Mega Lucario marks another milestone, further enriching the game’s combat diversity and appealing to long-time fans of the Pokémon franchise. According to verified reports, including an update from fan site Serebii.net on September 24, 2025, The Pokémon Company officially stated that “the introduction of Mega Lucario has been moved forward to September 28, 2025, accelerating the character’s entry into the Pokémon UNITE lineup by one week.” While further gameplay and event details have not yet been disclosed, the announcement has been met with enthusiasm, given Mega Lucario's popularity in both the mainline Pokémon games and the broader franchise. Since its debut, Pokémon UNITE has demonstrated strong performance on the Nintendo eShop, achieving over 100 million downloads across all platforms by 2023.

The ongoing support for the game—through balance patches, new features, and regular additions of fan-favorite Pokémon—underscores The Pokémon Company’s commitment to sustaining a vibrant competitive ecosystem on Nintendo Switch and mobile devices alike. Fans and players are encouraged to stay tuned for additional information regarding Mega Lucario’s move set, limited-time events, and in-game promotions leading up to its earlier launch date.

For now, the community can look forward to experiencing Mega Lucario in battle ahead of schedule, further bolstering Pokémon UNITE’s dynamic multiplayer experience. Keep an eye on official Pokémon UNITE channels and the Nintendo eShop for the latest updates on game content, character releases, and upcoming events.

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